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Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Families
Glenville Branch Library
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family.

No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Pre-School Full STEAM Ahead

10:45am - 11:45am
Children, Families
Niskayuna Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Fun and hands-on, this interactive STEAM storytime will encourage preschoolers’ curiosity about the world around them through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math themed activities.

For children ages 3-6 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Baby Café

11:00am - 1:00pm
Families, Adult
Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Library Branch: Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Room: Bornt Meeting/Program Room 1
Age Group: Families, Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Baby Café is a free drop-in service offering in-person breastfeeding/chestfeeding support for pregnant and/or new parents in the community. Siblings and partners welcome! Grab and go snacks provided.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Build Zone

3:45pm - 5:00pm
Children, Families
Niskayuna Branch Library
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Join us for a fun building challenge using a variety of materials, including Legos, Magnetiles, Strawbees, and more. We supply the building materials, but projects will stay at the library, so bring your camera.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Families
Scotia Branch Library
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family.

No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Families
Glenville Branch Library
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family.

No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Night Time Story Time

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children, Families
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

An evening early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with an adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family. Pajamas and stuffed animals welcome and strongly encouraged.  

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Build Zone

3:45pm - 5:00pm
Children, Families
Niskayuna Branch Library
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Join us for a fun building challenge using a variety of materials, including Legos, Magnetiles, Strawbees, and more. We supply the building materials, but projects will stay at the library, so bring your camera.

This event is in the "Families" group.

Littles Society Toddler Fun

11:00am - 2:00pm
Families
Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Mont Pleasant Branch Library
Room: Mont Pleasant Meeting Room AB (combined Program Rooms 1&2)
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come explore hands-on activities that make learning fun! With themed sensory bins, motor skills games & personalized worksheets you'll leave with easy activities for home; and new ideas to keep your toddler engaged.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Saint Patrick's Day Grab & Go

All Day 3/10 - 3/15
Children, Families
Rotterdam Branch Library
Library Branch: Rotterdam Branch Library
Room: Rotterdam Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Pick up a grab and go kit full of things to make to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Kits will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Saint Patrick's Day Grab & Go

All Day 3/10 - 3/15
Children, Families
Quaker Street Branch Library
Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Tabling (Interior)
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Pick up a grab and go kit full of things to make to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Kits will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Families
Scotia Branch Library
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family.

No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Families
Glenville Branch Library
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family.

No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Pre-School Full STEAM Ahead

10:45am - 11:45am
Children, Families
Niskayuna Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Fun and hands-on, this interactive STEAM storytime will encourage preschoolers’ curiosity about the world around them through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math themed activities.

For children ages 3-6 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Build Zone

3:45pm - 5:00pm
Children, Families
Niskayuna Branch Library
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Join us for a fun building challenge using a variety of materials, including Legos, Magnetiles, Strawbees, and more. We supply the building materials, but projects will stay at the library, so bring your camera.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Story Times To Go: Mae Among the Stars

All Day 3/14 - 3/21
Children, Families
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy a library story time from the comfort of your own home! Pick up your story time to go craft from the library and follow along with the Youtube video of Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed read by Librarian Laura. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Families
Glenville Branch Library
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family.

No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Pre-School Full STEAM Ahead

10:45am - 11:45am
Children, Families
Niskayuna Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Fun and hands-on, this interactive STEAM storytime will encourage preschoolers’ curiosity about the world around them through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math themed activities.

For children ages 3-6 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Night Time Story Time

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children, Families
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

An evening early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with an adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family. Pajamas and stuffed animals welcome and strongly encouraged.  

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Build Zone

3:45pm - 5:00pm
Children, Families
Niskayuna Branch Library
Library Branch: Niskayuna Branch Library
Room: Niskayuna Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Join us for a fun building challenge using a variety of materials, including Legos, Magnetiles, Strawbees, and more. We supply the building materials, but projects will stay at the library, so bring your camera.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Spring Equinox Crafts

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Quaker Street Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Quaker Street Branch Library
Room: Quaker Street Meeting Area
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

We'll have a variety of crafts to make at the library to celebrate the beginning of Spring! For families with kids and teens.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Story Art Lab: Just Like Me

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Families
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Hon. Karen B. Johnson Central Library
Room: KBJ Slater Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Get inspired by books! Join us to enjoy a storybook reading and create a new masterpiece based on our book of the day. Today we'll read Just Like Me and make collage self-portraits.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Families
Scotia Branch Library
Library Branch: Scotia Branch Library
Room: Scotia Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family.

No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Families
Glenville Branch Library
Library Branch: Glenville Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Early literacy class for children birth to age 5, with adult caregiver. Stories, songs, activities and social interaction for the whole family.

No registration required.